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James Alexander Best 1890–1953 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 15 September 1890
Birth Location: Montgomery, County, Illinois, USA
Death Date: 1953
Death Location: Staunton, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Father: Michael Best
Mother: Nancy Purdy
Spouse(s): Lillie Jarman
Children(s): Rosella Best, Mary Best, Elizabeth Best, Margaret Best, John Best, Marvel Sr, Nellie Best, Ira Best, Ora Best
The story of James Alexander Best began in 1890 in Montgomery, County, Illinois, USA. In 1920, James Alexander Best resided in Dorchester, Macoupin, Illinois, USA. James Alexander Best married Lillie Mae Jarman, and had children including Elizabeth A Best, Ira Avery Best, John Michael Best, Margaret Mae Best, Marvel Thomas Best Sr, Mary Frances Best, Nellie Irene Best, Ora Best, Rosella Lillian Best. James Alexander Best passed away in 1953 in Staunton, Macoupin, Illinois, USA.
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Biography
- The story of James Alexander Best began in 1890 in Montgomery, County, Illinois, USA.
- In 1920, James Alexander Best resided in Dorchester, Macoupin, Illinois, USA.
- James Alexander Best married Lillie Mae Jarman, and had children including Elizabeth A Best, Ira Avery Best, John Michael Best, Margaret Mae Best, Marvel Thomas Best Sr, Mary Frances Best, Nellie Irene Best, Ora Best, Rosella Lillian Best.
- James Alexander Best passed away in 1953 in Staunton, Macoupin, Illinois, USA.
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James Best's Ancestors
James Best's Descendants
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1. Rosella (Lillian) Best 1914–1992 m. Ralph (H) Saling 1916–
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2. Mary (Frances) Best 1910–1992 m. Ebert (Marcus) Morgan 1906–1980
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1. Harvey (Eugene) Morgan 1934–2000
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3. Elizabeth (A) Best 1904–1955 m. John Uram 1901–1961
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1. Lillian Uram 1923–2010
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2. Michael (David) Uram 1942–1965
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3. Linda (Sue) Uram 1945–2022
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4. Margaret (Mae) Best 1906–1968
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5. John (Michael) Best 1897–1975
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6. Marvel (Thomas Best) Sr 1900–1963 m. Annetta (H) Hand –1994
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1. Marvel (Thomas Best) JR 1923–
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7. Nellie (Irene) Best 1892–1971 m. Charles Hicks 1879–1969
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8. Ira (Avery) Best 1894–1978
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9. Ora Best 1894–1978
James Best's Timeline
3 Records
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Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 15 September 1890
Event Place: Montgomery, County, Illinois, USA
Record Source:
[1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dorchester, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: T625_388; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 49
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Dorchester, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dorchester, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: T625_388; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 49
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 23 Sep 1950
Event Place: Edwardsville, Illinois
Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Edwardsville Intelligencer - 23 Sep 1950 - Page 7, James Best Birthday 23 Sep 1950
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 1953
Event Place: Litchfield, Montgomery, Illinois, USA
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Staunton, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current